Beth White & Reggie O’Neill on: Integrating Mentorship into Education
“When we begin the mentorship process, we tell the younger students that they need to receive direction from the older students just like they would from an adult.” – Beth White
Beth White and Reggie O’Neill
Grades PK-8
School: Charles R. Drew Charter School
Type of School: Public – Charter
Location: Atlanta, GA
School Population: 1,313
Demographic: 89% minority students
% Free/reduced lunch program: 59%
Grades 9-12
School: Charles R. Drew High School
Type of School: Public – Charter
Location: Atlanta, GA
School Population: 1,555
Demographic: 98% minority students
% Free/reduced lunch program: 100%
Integrating Mentorship into Education
- Make goals and responsibilities for all students very clear from the beginning.
- Make sure the mentors and mentees understand that their contributions are important.
- Continually coach the older students on how to be a role model.